Franchising law involves helping new business owners evaluate franchising opportunities, and assist in the purchase and operation of business franchises -- an alternative to starting a new, independent business from scratch. Franchising allows businesses owners to reduce their investment risk by associating with an established company, but may also require business owners to relinquish significant control over their business.
Bishopville is a small unincorporated community 10 miles (16 km) north of Berlin in Worcester County, Maryland, located at 38°26′35″N 75°11′38″W / 38.44306°N 75.19389°W / 38.44306; -75.19389. The community is just south of the Delaware state line. Bishopville arose at the site of a mill on and crossing of the Bishopville Prong of the St. Martin's River. The crossing, the main road through the community, is now Maryland Route 367.